Wednesday, April 24, 2024

South India

Eviction of ‘waqf’ encroachers: Madras HC upholds central law, declares 2010 Tamil Nadu amendment unconstitutional

The Madras High Court, in a judgement, has declared a 2010 amendment which brought waqf properties under the ambit of the Tamil Nadu Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act of 1976, unconstitutional.

Interview: Hindus are rejecting BJP’s Hindutva, says Karnataka Congress spokesperson MG Hegde

Hindus are rejecting Bharatiya Janata Party‘s Hindutva, says Karnataka Congress spokesperson MG Hegde in an interview to Maktoob.

‘Blatant lies, Islamophobia’: BJP Karnataka joins PM Modi’s hate campaign against Muslims, posts lies to spread anti-Muslim hate

Joining an anti-Muslim campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a social media post on X by the Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka made false accusations against Congress and spread Islamophobic rhetoric.

Wings of democracy: How North Kerala’s expatriate voters are flying home to vote

In a remarkable demonstration of democratic engagement, thousands of non-resident Keralites from the Gulf region are gearing up to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections through an innovative initiative dubbed "Vottu Vimanam" or Vote Flight. Despite the logistical challenges posed by recent severe floods in the UAE and other Gulf countries, which led to flight cancellations and rescheduling, dedicated charter flights are set to bring these expatriate voters directly to Kerala.

I’m here because I’m not comfortable with King Modi’s rule: Prakash Raj supports Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram

"I am an artist. I'm not a politician participating in electoral politics. But I believe every citizen is a part of politics. People love me because I'm not silent. I love Kerala. I'm here because I'm not comfortable with King Modi's rule," Prakash Raj said in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram.

Long neglection of Kerala, Karnataka governments and Kasaragod’s fight against novel virus

The isolation wards of the district were flooding with cats and insects, even in the food provided for the patients. Expats were asked to appear for tests daily and most were sent back after hours of waiting. The same bureaucracy of the heroic District collector and medical superintendent made fewer measures in this. Moreover, the failure of the state in observing and creating awareness for the patient put the entire blame blindly on the expat.

‘Want to go home, running out of food,’ migrant labourers hit streets in Kerala

As nationwide coronavirus pandemic controlled restrictions enter fifth day, hundreds of migrants took to streets this morning in Kerala's Kottayam, seeking transport services to go to their hometowns.
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No family should starve in Kerala in lockdown: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan led communist government in Kerala announced an ambitious scheme to open community kitchens across the state, and home deliver food to those under quarantine, to prevent people going hungry during the pandemic controlled restrictions.

COVID-19: Rahul Gandhi presents thermal scanners to Wayanad

To help identify the symptoms of COVID-19 more effectively, Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has presented thermal scanners to his constituency, Wayanad.
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Kerala model of fighting coronavirus

Meantime, Kerala has set out a different model for the entire world. In the face of a global health emergency, the Communist government in the state has given much thrust to cultivating hope among the people.

Malayalam channels MediaOne, Asianet News, barred for 48 hours for ‘critical of RSS and police’ in coverage of Delhi violence

“The channel also reported that violence took place mostly in Muslim dominated areas of Chand Bagh, Delhi. While telecasting the news, the channel carried the news of stone-pelting, arson and injured people being taken to hospital,” the order adds.
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After hours of massive search, body of missing Kerala girl found in river

Despite all the prayers and efforts of thousands of people missing 6-year-old Kerala girl Devananda's body has been found on Friday morning. Her body was found at Ithikkara lake nearby her home in Elavoor in Kollam district.

Anti-CAA protesters to block Kerala Governor’s house today

Asma Khatun, Bilkis, Sarwari, the three “Dadis” of Shaheen Bagh, the epicenter of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will lead the anti-CAA protests to Rajbhavan, the official residence of Kerala governor on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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‘Discrimination a part of Hindu Dharma,’ Tamil Dalit families who embraced Islam say

Post the tragic incident in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, where a caste-wall collapsed on December 2 last year and led to the death of 17 Dalits, 430 Dalits have embraced Islam on January 24 and around 1000 people announced that they were to convert to Islam in recent weeks.

10 year old boy scores ‘zero angle’ goal, video of strike goes viral

The boy scored the 'zero-angle' goal in the final of the All Kerala Kids Football Tournament that was being conducted in the town of Meenangadi, Wayanad district.
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65 year old Muslim woman beaten up and asked to ‘leave India’ by RSS activist in Kerala

Jameela, A 65 year old woman was assaulted and allegedly asked to leave the country purportedly by a RSS activist in Kerala, resulting in an injury.

CAA: Five million form 620km human chain in Kerala

A 620 km long human chain from the northern part of Kerala to the south was formed on Republic Day by the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front, to register the protest against the 'unconstitutional: Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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